GELE Reflection Book 2010 - Page Text Content

1: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~John Quincy Adams

2: "I learned that there is nothing separating any of us as students of Penn State other than ourselves. GELE is an exceptional harbinger for peace."

4: Bald Eagle State Park Nature Inn

5: "I really learned that leadership is not just about leading, but also knowing when to take the backseat and let others take charge, offering them support and your point of view as well."

6: Service

8: Bafa Bafa

9: "If I were to pick out a favorite moment, it would be when we stood in a circle as a group and shared our heritage and backgrounds in a completely harmonious and accepting environment."

10: "This was a great opportunity to get to know everyone--we really bonded there." | "I have never felt so comfortable, welcomed and encouraged as I have in this setting."

11: "I came into this very unsure of what was expected of me, but by all means I learned everything I expected and more." | "My favorite memory from 2010 GELE was learning Dominican Republic dance and dancing around with other participants."

12: "Just like Ghandi said 'be the change you want to change the world' Now I have taken the first step."

13: "The fundamental traits a person needs to lead and follow in a multi-national environment are respect, understanding, and having an open-heart."

14: "It was so much more than what I expected- the conversations were incredible, insightful and interesting."

15: "Think globally , act locally"

16: Global Citizens

17: "A global citizen means that the the world is your classroom and its citizens are your teachers. To be from everywhere, yet from nowhere, and to enjoy peaceful relationships with all peoples regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation."

18: "In order to be an effective leader, a person must be both inspired and inspiring."

20: Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson